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Elevate Your Classroom: Three Practical Tips for Creating Higher-Level Questions
At Tools for Success, we believe in fostering a learning environment where students feel secure and encouraged to engage in deeper thinking. One of the most effective ways to achieve this is by creating high-level questions that stimulate critical thinking and deeper...
Ensuring Vertical Alignment in Schools: Four Essential Tips
At Tools for Success, we believe in teamwork and are committed to fostering environments where educators work together to enhance student learning outcomes. One vital aspect of this collaboration is ensuring vertical alignment within schools. Vertical alignment...
Best Practices for Teachers to Rest, Recharge, and Rejuvenate Over the Summer Break
As summer break approaches, it’s essential for teachers to take time to rest, recharge, and rejuvenate. Teaching is an incredibly demanding profession that requires significant physical, emotional, and mental energy. Studies have shown that chronic stress and burnout...
Celebrating Teachers: The Unsung Heroes of Our Society
As the school year draws to a close, it's time to reflect on the remarkable impact teachers have on our lives. Cathy Tooley, CEO of Tools for Success, recently shared an epiphany about how undervalued teachers are in society. (Visit YouTube to hear Cathy’s message)...
Engaging the Unengaged: Strategies to Ensure Your Students Are Listening
In a candid exploration of classroom dynamics, Cathy Tooley, CEO of Tools for Success, delves into a common educator quandary: "My kids aren't listening to me." (Watch on Tools for Success YouTube Channel.) Drawing from her extensive experience 20 years as a high...
Bridging Leadership and Management in K -12 Administration: A Symphony for Educational Success
In the ever-evolving landscape of education, the roles of school administrators extend beyond the confines of traditional management. As Cathy Tooley, the visionary behind Tools for Success and a seasoned educator, candidly shares in a recent YouTube segment, the dual...
Engaging Parents in Your School Community: Tips for Success
In our ongoing journey to create vibrant, supportive, and effective school communities, engaging parents and guardians in school events and activities stands out as a pivotal piece of the puzzle. Cathy Tooley, CEO of Tools for Success, sheds light on this topic in a...
Bridging the Gap: Strategies for Effective Teacher and Parent Collaboration
Have you ever found yourself thinking, "That parent is driving me crazy"? You're not alone. It's a sentiment many in the educational field have felt at one time or another. But what if we could transform these challenging interactions into opportunities for...
Mastering the Art of Questioning: A Guide for k-12 Educators
Questioning is a pivotal skill in the educational process, serving as a bridge between teaching and learning. Cathy Tooley, CEO of Tools for Success, delves into the nuanced art of questioning, distinguishing between probing and clarifying questions in a recent...
Tools for Success Pathway to Success: Empowering Teachers, Engaging Administrators & Equipping Leaders
In today's rapidly evolving educational landscape, it's crucial for educators to stay ahead of the curve. Tools for Success, under the visionary leadership of Cathy Tooley, offers a structured, effective, and consultative approach to enhancing educational outcomes...
Unleashing the Unique Gifts of Students
At Tools for Success, we believe every student has a unique gift or talent, often waiting just beneath the surface to be recognized and nurtured. Our CEO, Cathy Tooley recently shared a personal story, on Tools for Success’ YouTube that illustrates the importance of...
Embracing Change in Education: The Lesson of The Pearl
Greetings to our dedicated community of educators! Today, we'd like to share a powerful experience from our CEO, Cathy Tooley, that resonates deeply with many of us here at Tools for Success and the educators we serve. This story not only reflects a common challenge...
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